VR simulation training improves orthopaedic trainees' technical proficiency and shortens operative times¶

Claim · All claims
Evidence · 1 study · review r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2025 · checked against its sources 2026-10-31 (automated, 1 of 1 entry) · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Orthopaedic trainees using VR simulators generally outperformed controls on key proficiency measures, with better arthroscopy skills and shorter operative times. → Banskota Bibek 2025

Evidence¶

Banskota Bibek 2025¶

Banskota Bibek, Bhusal Rajan, Yadav Prkash Kumar, Banskota Ashok Kumar. (2025). Artificial intelligence in orthopaedic education, training and research: a systematic review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-08162-y

q2 · i? · review · r3

Thematic synthesis of the review's VR simulation theme, drawing on a systematic review of VR in orthopaedic training. The review reports that "trainees using VR simulators generally outperformed controls" and that VR "shorten[ed] operative times" in the included evidence.

"a systematic review found that orthopedic trainees using VR simulators generally outperformed controls on key proficiency measures"

Discussion¶

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